Overview
Biology, Teaching Assistant Jobs in Saskatoon – Saskatchewan at University of Saskatchewan
Title: Biology, Teaching Assistant
Company: University of Saskatchewan
Location: Saskatoon – Saskatchewan
Category: Science, Education / Teaching
Biology, Teaching Assistant The Department of Biology, College of Arts and Science invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for the following courses during the Spring session:
Course Name, Course Abbreviation & Number:
Biology 120 (The Nature of Life), 224 (Animal Body Systems)
Rate of Pay:
Please see current rates of pay Required Number of
Hours:
48-80 hours during the academic term, hours vary with assignment
Duration of Employment: Spring session
Start Date & End Date:
Within 6 May 2024 to 28 June 2024
Duties
In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities may be as follows:
Preparing and demonstrating laboratory material, setting up experiments, marking, invigilating examinations, delivering briefings, supervising field trips, moderating discussion boards, hosting virtual meetings via Web Ex/Zoom, and conferring with the Supervisor in charge as required by the assignment; other duties as required General Qualifications (
Skills and Abilities
)
Education:
Strong fundamentals in general biological concepts. Academic standing will be taken into account.
Experience:
Recent experience as a TA in Biology or in the specific course is an asset; prior experience taking the course is an asset.
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills
; ability to take direction; effective time management; ability to work independently and as a team; ability to instruct a large group of students; effective at troubleshooting; proficiency with using internet browsers and the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Canvas is an asset.
Course Specific Qualifications In addition to the general skills and abilities outlined above, individual courses have the following skill and ability qualifications. Course
Education
Experience Biology 120 Biol 226 or equivalent Microscopy is an asset Biology 224 Biology or Physiology courses Lab Scribe/iWorx experience is an asset
To apply:
1) Complete the application form found at .2) Email CV and academic transcripts to .Submit application no later than May 6th, 2024. Positions will likely be filled before closing date.
Inquiries for this position can be directed to .Preference will be given to graduate students in the Department of Biology with scholarships requiring teaching service hours.
Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC.
